Newbie ?s

[cornbread43Salvi69]

Hello all:<br /><br /> New to the boating world, I bought a 18 ft 1972 cobia cuddy cruise from a freind, he adv the engine was going to need to be upgraded. I know zippo, i have no idea how to determine how much hp i will need. Boat is mainly for recreational activities, towign my kids tubing & such. Also looking for any suggestions on trying to find a decent used motor shop, what type of $$ im looking at etc.I live in the south shore of massachusetts. I spent about and hour this am looking for info on my boat couldnt locate anything.

 

[Yepblaze]

Re: Newbie ?s

What motor does it have now. Look at it and it should have a name or number on it somewhere. <br /><br />Is the motor inside the boat or hanging off the back of the boat.

 

[John Carpenter]

Re: Newbie ?s

Yepblaze...you forgot to ask what color the motor and the thingy hanging off the back were

 

[cornbread43Salvi69]

Re: Newbie ?s

It has a 55 yamaha outboard motor, which is fine with me and my 2 kids, but put another adult on 10-15 mph max, canoes pass me

 

[imported_Mike_M2]

Re: Newbie ?s

The only Cobia 18 footer i see listed was called a Centaur, and it was rated for 140 hp. Now it's simple, get as much hp as you can afford up to that.

 

[dansoph]

Re: Newbie ?s

saliv i came from the south shore and i know anything that old was used in the salt water. do your self a favore and get a new or rebuilt engine.there are a few good marine mechs inthat area. dan

 

[cornbread43Salvi69]

Re: Newbie ?s

Thanks to all for the advise,<br /><br /> I found a local guy , who rebuilds johnson motors, i can get anywhere from 100- 140 hp for $1500-$2300 range. <br /><br /> Im gettign anxious, great forum.<br /><br />